Comparison

LoadLab vs Shooting Coach

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LoadLab

Features
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TRY IT FREE Start with a 2-week free trial — full access to every feature, no commitment. After your trial, subscribe to keep creating new sessions or continue reviewing your existing data for free with no gimmicks! JOIN THE COMMUNITY Connect with fellow precision shooters and reloaders in our Discord community (https://discord.gg/Xuu3rGGCTk). Share groups, compare loads, and help shape the future of LoadLab with direct feedback to the development team. Feel free to check us out on YouTube as well for more information at https://www.youtube.com/@SabreInnovations. subscribe to keep creating new sessions or continue reviewing your existing data for free.Stop guessing. Start measuring. LoadLab instantly analyzes your shooting groups from a single photo. HOW IT WORKS 1. Snap a photo of your target (or import from your library) 2. Calibrate with a known reference (ruler or steel gong) 3. Tap to mark your bullet holes 4. Get instant group measurements and statistics PRECISION MEASUREMENTS - Group Size (extreme spread) in MOA and inches/mm - Mean Radius — the truest measure of group consistency - Circular Error Probable (CEP) - Absolute Target Zero (ATZ) offset from point of aim - Per-shot coordinates and distance from center - Multi-bull target support for ladder tests and load comparison LOAD DEVELOPMENT TRACKING - Build and save reloading recipes with full component details - Track brass, bullets, powder charges, primers, and seating depth - Compare groups across different loads side by side - Equipment vault for managing firearms, optics, and components - Session logbook with searchable history BUILT FOR SERIOUS SHOOTERS - Works with paper targets, cardboard, and steel gongs - Supports any caliber from .17 HMR to .50 BMG - Imperial and metric units - Export and share annotated target photos - iPad optimized with adaptive layouts YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE All session data is stored locally on your device and syncs seamlessly across all your Apple devices. Download LoadLab and take the guesswork out of your next range day. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sabreinnovations.com/loadlab/privacy

About

Shooting Coach

Features
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Train smarter at home and at the range. Run dry-fire drills with a built-in par timer, then photograph your target for an accuracy score and personalized coaching. One app for the practice and the proof. DRY FIRE TIMER - INCLUDED FREE Four drills with sane defaults, all editable per string: - Free Par - set your own par, repeat for as many strings as you want - Draw to First Shot - benchmark ladder from 1.5s down to 1.1s - Bill Drill - 6 shots, flat 3.0s par, USPSA M-class standard - Mozambique - 2 body + 1 head transition, flat 2.0s par Random Get Ready delay before GO. Beeps work over Bluetooth earphones and play even on silent. No credits, no subscription. TARGET ANALYSIS - PHOTO IN, COACHING OUT Shoot at the range, take a photo of your paper target, and Shooting Coach tells you exactly what happened, why it happened, and how to fix it. WHAT YOU GET FROM EVERY ANALYSIS - Accuracy score (0-100) with skill rating — track shooting improvement over time - Shot group breakdown — spread size, cluster position, and pattern analysis - Root cause diagnosis — why your shots landed where they did (recoil anticipation, trigger jerk, grip issues, sight alignment, and more) - 3 actionable shooting drills tailored to your target — apply them at your next range session WORKS WITH ANY TARGET Bullseye, USPSA/IPSC, IDPA, B-27, silhouette, FBI Q, and more. Your shooting target type is auto-detected and scored accordingly. Works with any paper target at any distance. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Every range session is saved to your device. See your accuracy score trend over time, compare shot groups across sessions, and review past analyses anytime — even offline. SIMPLE PRICING - PAY ONLY FOR WHAT YOU USE Your first analysis is free. After that, buy small credit packs whenever you need them: - 1 credit - $1.29 - 5 credits - $4.99 - 10 credits - $8.99 - 20 credits - $14.99 Credits never expire. No subscriptions. No recurring charges. Unlike other shooting apps, there's no monthly fee — just buy credits when you're ready to analyze. PRIVACY FIRST - Target photos are analyzed in real time and never stored on our servers - Sign in with Apple supported - Delete your account and all data at any time BUILT FOR THE RANGE Clean, distraction-free interface designed for the range. Full dark mode. Whether you're a new shooter learning pistol fundamentals or an experienced handgun marksman fine-tuning your accuracy, Shooting Coach gives you the timer for dry-fire reps and the feedback you need at the range - like having a coach with you all week.

Screenshots

LoadLab4 screens
Shooting Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LoadLab at every 6 days against Shooting Coach's monthly. Shooting Coach's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LoadLab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Shooting Coach sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoadLab ships an update every 6 days, Shooting Coach monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
LoadLab versus Shooting Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoadLabShooting Coach
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB4 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCraig FisherTADAS PUKAS

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LoadLab

Subscriptions2
  • LoadLab Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • LoadLab Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • LoadLab Pro LifetimeFree
4 purchases

Shooting Coach

One-time4
  • 1 Analysis Credit$1.29
  • 5 Analysis Credits$4.99
  • 10 Analysis Credits$8.99
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  • 20 Analysis Credits$14.99

Questions

Is LoadLab free?
LoadLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shooting Coach free?
Shooting Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LoadLab or Shooting Coach have ads?
Neither LoadLab nor Shooting Coach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoadLab or Shooting Coach?
LoadLab ships an update every 6 days, and Shooting Coach monthly. Most recently, LoadLab was updated on October 16, 2026 and Shooting Coach on October 16, 2026.

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